Thanks for all the suggestions and information. I’ve successfully made contact.

Cheers

Corinna

Communication Manager

Australian Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre for Emerging Infectious Disease

Building 76 Molecular Biosciences (SMMS)

Cooper Rd

The University of Queensland

St Lucia QLD 4072

AUSTRALIA

P +61-(0)7-3346 8864

M 0423 782 198

F +61-(0)7-3346 8862

E corinna.lange@abcrc.org.au

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Can anyone help me make contact with someone in the Society of Editors in Perth? The email address on their website has bounced, and they have no phone number listed.

Thanks

Corinna

Communication Manager

Australian Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre for Emerging Infectious Disease

Building 76 Molecular Biosciences (SMMS)

Cooper Rd

The University of Queensland

St Lucia QLD 4072

AUSTRALIA

P +61-(0)7-3346 8864

M 0423 782 198

F +61-(0)7-3346 8862

E corinna.lange@abcrc.org.au

www.abcrc.org.au http://www.abcrc.org.au/

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Biotext writing and editing courses 2010

Would you like to be able to communicate complex information clearly and accurately? Would you like to be able to use editing skills to improve your own and other people’s work?

http://www.biotext.com.au/index.shtml Biotext, a leader in the field of science writing and editing, is offering the highly acclaimed http://www.biotext.com.au/services/T2_Sci_Writ_Edit.pdf Successful science writing and editing course in Brisbane and Canberra in 2010.

Cost: The cost is $480 including GST, and includes course notes, lunch, and morning and afternoon tea. A discount of 10% applies to full-time students.

Registration: Positions are limited, so please register your interest soon. Brisbane: 20 http://biotextbrisbane1.eventbrite.com/ April and 8 http://biotextbrisbane2.eventbrite.com/ September Canberra: 4 http://biotextcanberra.eventbrite.com/ May

Workplace training: If you have a number of staff who need to improve their writing skills, Biotext can provide tailored http://www.biotext.com.au/services/training.shtml training at your workplace for up to 15 participants.

What participants say – Best writing course I have ever attended. Scott, Brisbane. – Has helped immensely by providing a clear outline of what to be aware of when writing and editing. Katherine, Brisbane

Contact: If you have any questions about the course or would like a quote for workplace training, please contact Kylie Evans.

Meg Heaslop AE

Senior science information consultant | Biotext

14 Horan St

West End Qld 4101

PO Box 374

South Brisbane Qld 4101

p 07 3844 4004 | f 07 3846 7144

e meg.heaslop@biotext.com.au

skype biotext.meg

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Biotext is a science information company offering research, writing and editing services, specialising in health, agriculture and environment.

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For ASC members in Adelaide: Understanding Water: People and Water Andrew Lothian, Christel Mex, Martin Shanahan Host: Simon Royal Tuesday 23 March 6-7.30pm The Science Exchange

Free – booking required. Go to http://peopleandwater.eventbrite.com The Understanding Water series continues with a look at the role of water in the development of the city of Adelaide. It’s a story punctuated by water shortage, damaging floods and water quality issues. What do the people of Adelaide think about water? How much we are prepared to pay for it? And how do these factors influence water management? Join our panel of experts and host Simon Royal to explore people’s interactions with water – water for drinking, cleansing, transport, recreation and fitness, health and restoration or image promotion. This event will highlight the fact that the economic, aesthetic and spiritual value of water must be included in any discourse on its sustainable management.

[cid:image001.jpg@01CAC114.BFE6C880] Steve Kern Senior Programs Co-ordinator

Ri Australia PO Box 3652 RUNDLE MALL SA 5000 Ph: (08) 7120 8604 | Fax: (08) 8221 6563 | skern@riaus.org.au| www.riaus.org.au The Royal Institution of Australia Inc is a Charitable Institution and is a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) ABN: 98638459658

Think B4U Print 1 ream of paper = 6% of a tree and 5.4kg CO2 in the atmosphere 3 sheets of A4 paper = 1 litre of water

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UWA Science Communication Friday Seminar

What do school field trips and fish welfare have in common?

They are both the subjects of science communication research. At this weeks’ seminar PhD students Sophia Bickford and Miriam Sullivan will present their research proposals.

Maximising benefits of field trips and guest speakers in secondary science education- Sophia Bickford

This research is motivated by a desire to help schools and informal science institutions maximise the educational benefit of their collaboration. It will involve case studies of Scitech and the Department of Environment and Conservation programs, as well as a statewide survey of science teachers.

The welfare of aquarium fish: Current issues, possible solutions and public implementation- Miriam Sullivan

How should scientists be communicating animal welfare issues? This research project uses aquarium fish as a case study to examine the different interpretations of animal welfare and if nature documentaries are really an effective science communcation tool.

WHERE: CLT Seminar Room, Physics Building UWA

Enter via ramp between Physics and Geography buildings. Go up ramp, through glass doors then down stairs to basement.

WHEN:_ Friday 19th March 2010_4pm

Seminars are followed by drinks, nibbles and an opportunity to chat.

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Expressions of interest wanted for Environmental Advocacy position

Are you a strategic thinker and a passionate advocate for the environment?

We are looking for someone to develop and implement a strategy to promote organic and biodynamic agriculture as a solution to climate change and other pressing global problems (as per http://bio-agriculture.org).

You will need to be a highly-organised, self starter, with experience in – environmental advocacy – networking and lobbying – media and publicity – database development and management – fundraising

The position is based in Sydney and will be for 2 days per week initially, with a view to expanding to 5 days per week. Remuneration will be negotiated depending on skills and experience.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, contact:

Erwin Berney Bio-agriculture Limited

Email: bioagriculture@bigpond.com Website: http://bio-agriculture.org

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Dear ASCers,

Sent on behalf of Peter Coaldrake, Universities Australia

Invite: Universities Australia Climate Change Forum, Parliament House Canberra, Thursday 18 March 2010

What is the reality of climate change in Australia? What does the science show? What changes are already happening? How are farmers, land managers and the environment responding?

Universities Australia, the peak body of Australia’s 39 universities, is hosting our first National Policy Forum on Thursday 18 March at Parliament House.

The topic is Climate Change – Bridging Scientific Knowledge and Public Policy.

I am writing to encourage you to consider attending the Forum and to share this invitation with others who have an interest in this important issue.

Leading researchers will report on:

§ The evidence of climate change in Australia today: in the climate record; in agriculture; in the environment

§ Predictions on the future of climate change and its impact on Australia – exploring the certainties and uncertainties

§ The challenges of communicating the science and of bridging scientific knowledge and public policy

§ The social and economic impact of climate change and the opportunities for Australia to respond, creating jobs and a sustainable future.

The Forum seeks to reach out to MPs, their advisers and the media; we are also inviting a range of stakeholders from agriculture, NGOs and others.

Participation is free but places are limited. Please RSVP to Niall Byrne (see below) by midday Tuesday 16 March, to allow for a security pass to be organised at Parliament House.

Our speakers will include (in alphabetical order after Senator Carr):

Senator the Hon Kim Carr

Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research

Ms Anna-Maria Arabia

Director, Federation of Australian Scientific and Technological Societies

Professor Snow Barlow

School of Agriculture and Food Systems, The University of Melbourne

Professor Nathan Bindoff

Professor of Physical Oceanography, University of Tasmania

Professor Keith Dear

National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, ANU

Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg

Centre for Marine Studies, The University of Queensland

Dr Anthony Hogan

National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, ANU

Professor Roger Jones

Centre for Strategic Economic Studies, Victoria University

Dr Marie Keatley

Department of Forest and Ecosystem, The University of Melbourne

Associate Professor Janette Lindesay

The ANU Climate Change Institute

Professor Amanda Lynch

School of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Monash University

Ms Jenny McAllister

Director, Climate Change, Air and Noise, NSW Government

Professor Tony McMichael

The ANU Climate Change Institute

Professor John Quiggin

Risk and Sustainable Management Group, The University of Queensland

Professor Roger Stone

Australian Centre for Sustainable Catchments, University of Southern Queensland

Dr Blair Trewin

Climatologist, National Climate Centre, Bureau of Meteorology

Professor Peter Coaldrake

Chair, Universities Australia and Vice-Chancellor, QUT (Chair of the Forum)

I acknowledge of course that the notice is extremely short but, as you will realise, the decision regarding timing of the event was driven by the importance and immediacy of the topic, and also because of the desirability of holding such a significant event at Parliament House. After next week, Parliament does not reconvene until the Budget session, so I hope the circumstances are understood.

As you will see from the list above, we have been able to assemble an impressive list of contributors. The style of the event will involve ‘short burst’ speeches, rather than a small number of lengthy presentations.

As indicated above, the Forum is scheduled as follows:

Date: Thursday, 18 March 2010

Time: 8.30am to 12.30pm

Venue: Mural Hall at Parliament House

RSVP: by noon, Tuesday 16 March to niall@scienceinpublic.com.au

Further details and supporting documents will be published online at www.scienceinpublic.com.au/blog/ua http://www.scienceinpublic.com.au/blog/ua .

For further information, please contact Niall Byrne from Science in Public, who is assisting Universities Australia with the Forum. RSVPs should also be sent to Niall, whose contact details are tel (03) 9398 1416, mob 0417 131 977 and email niall@scienceinpublic.com.au

With best wishes.

Yours sincerely

Peter Coaldrake

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Professor Peter Coaldrake Chair Universities Australia

Tel: 07 3138 8086 Fax: 07 3138 4061

www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au http://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/

GPO Box 1142 Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

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